Tag Archives: Planning

Questions for Reflection – Psalm 107 – 109

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, the journey has taken me through 1 Chronicles 24 – 29. Some of the main lessons learned were that a lot of planning and organizing goes into a project. David wanted very much to build … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Bible, book of psalms, Daily Devotional, David, God, God’s purpose, Holy Spirit, HolySpirit, Israel, Jesus, Journey, journey through the bible, Lessons, Organizing, personal treasure, Planning, Prayer, Psalm, Psalms, psalms 107, Solomon, Temple of God, Treasures in Heaven | 8 Comments

Learning Lessons and Sharing Them Gives Us a Purpose

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Mark Shields

Each day with God as we read His Word or just simply live in His world, there are lessons to be learned. I once heard someone say that if you pay attention to God, you are prepared for the world; … Continue reading →

Posted in 1 Chronicles | Tagged Ben Franklin, Christianity, current-events, Encouragement, God, God’s Word, Habits, History, Initiative, Inventions, Leadership, Lessons, Levite, Planning, politics, Purpose, quotes, Religion and Spirituality, Winston Churchhill, Winston Churchill | 1 Comment

Centered on God’s Principles

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

Can you imagine if we could keep our focus so that every physical and mental resource was centered on God? Imagine the power to solve problems; to follow through with intelligent planning and excellent execution of these plans. Click on … Continue reading →

Posted in Nehemiah | Tagged Applied Faith, Christ, Christianity, God, God Focused, God’s Principles, Jerusalem, Lessons, Listening, Nehemiah, Planning, Power, Prayer, Reflection, religion & spirituality, Wall of Jerusalem | 6 Comments

Imagine if We Were More Focused on God

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Mark Shields

Reading in Nehemiah 9:16-38, the pattern which historically characterizes the relationship between God and the Israelites is one where the Israelites break their end of the agreement; refusing to listen and failing to remember the miracles God had performed in … Continue reading →

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Small Things Become Big Things With God

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Mark Shields

The first activity of the Israelites after returning from exile as recorded in Ezra 3 was to build the altar of God. Then they resumed a detailed schedule of offerings and sacrifices. Let us also learn to begin with God … Continue reading →